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18th Biennial Conference Pilsen, Czech Republic
June 28-July 1, 2024
"Supporting Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Across The Life Span"
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IASE 19th Biennial Conference
June 15-June 18, 2026
Bhutan
Don't miss our next 19th IASE Biennial Conference in Bhutan! Mark your schedule and begin thinking about a proposal now! Contact Dr. Renata Ticha at tich0018@umn.edu or Daniel McCarthy at DanielRNM@comcast.net to get engaged early on.
Enjoy the photos and videos and so much more from our past biennial conference in the Czech Republic too! Go to Past Biennial Conferences.
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Shewin Fraser - Deputy Principal,
President's College, Guyana
Reflecting on 2017, I must thank you and the Board of IASE for giving me the opportunity to participate in the 15th Biennial Conference in Perth Australia through the Marg Csapo Scholarship. It has created new horizons for me and has also inspired many people with whom I work in Guyana, because there are very limited opportunities for Guyanese in these areas despite the amazing work done in the field of Special Education.
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Welcome to our new payment system. Authorize.net is one of the safest gateways out there. They're well known as one of the most secure solutions on the market. To become a member you can join by using our Authorize.Net Payment Gateway account which accepts credit cards and deposits funds automatically into our bank account. All amounts are in US dollars. Please note you have three choices of cards (Visa, Mastercard or Discover), Just click on the buttons to the left under Membership Type for our dues. Click on the buttons to the right to sponsor a new member, to contribute to the Marg Csapo Scholarship and for general donations. Just click on the payment for you! Please note your membership is good for one year from the month that you have joined.
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Don Bosco Sneha Bhavan is nearing 50 years of a magnificent and meaningful journey of its accompanying children and young at risk by handholding them to a purposeful life and helping them to restructure their dreams. ‘The Lost Childhood… Found Again’ is a documentary of this 50 years of journey.
The month of August 2024 began with the first event for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of SPJ Sadhana School, the Inauguration of the Memory Wall. The unveiling of the Memory Wall revealed the emerging story of 50 years of the school. An important aspect was the Golden Jubilee Logo, which celebrates the milestone of 50 years and symbolizes the promise to continue the journey onwards.
Excerpts from FIONIKA SANGHVI's – PRINCIPAL SPEECH
Memories are special moments that tell our story. Today as we unveil the memory wall, we will know of the emerging story of SPJ Sadhana School. The school has journeyed for 50 years. As the school marched courageously decade after decade, there has been so much growth. Growth in its infrastructure began from a tiny school operating out of a small space/classroom to now a 4 floor school housing classes, vocational training and so many therapies.
Growth in its curriculum grew from one that is updated regularly with the latest in the field of special education to a holistic integrated curriculum.
Growth continued in methodologies, approaches, number of students and educators.
Empowering special needs students leads to their growth. Every student who has reached the door of the school climbs its steps and runs through the corridor. We have been able to empower the students to a level of advocating INCLUSION. Today’s moments are tomorrow’s memories and the best thing about memories is making them.
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After 17 years...…. The Kianh Foundation (Dien Ban Day Centre) is the literal blood, sweat, tears and commitment of Jackie Wrafter M.B.E (and her dedicated team).
In June 2018 Jackie was deservedly recognized on the Queen's honours list and received an M.B.E at Buckingham Palace this December. Jackie exemplifies the power of authenticity and resolve. Jackie thanks for being such a visionary and changemaker. We are proud to have you as one of our VSP sites.
Dien Ban Day Centre, Vietnam
Dien Ban Day Centre, Vietnam
Dien Ban has one of the highest proportions of disadvantaged children and children with disabilities in Central Vietnam. Based on government records, there are over 1,000 children with disabilities and or special needs living in Dien Ban, the majority of whom do not have access to any kind of support services. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact number of children with disabilities in this area as we regularly encounter children who are not listed on any government list.
To address this need, the Kianh Foundation built a custom-designed Day Centre for children with disability. The centre is the first of its kind in the region and will address a critical gap by providing much-needed special education and therapies such as physiotherapy and speech
to children with disabilities.
IASE has been working with Dien Ban Day Centre since its opening in 2012. This centre is the first of its kind in the region and addresses a critical gap by providing much-needed special education and therapies such as physiotherapy and speech to children with special needs.
Children at Dien Ban Day Centre
Check out an amazing organic garden at Dien Ban Day Centre.
There is no better way for our children to learn about the natural world around them, and to nurture a respect and love for it, than in this safe and lush environment.
We named it Kianh after a young boy who had Cerebral Palsy. His parents had both died in an accident and he had been placed in an orphanage with his older brother and sister. His day to day life was dire but he was still very happy and smiley and extremely beautiful and charismatic.
Jackie Wrafter-Director and Co Founder
At two years of age, Trang is the youngest full time student at the Centre.
In Memory of our Founder
Dr. Marg Csapo
The IASE Story Continues...
An Idea is Born
An Idea is Born
She loved every minute of the journey so far in hopes that others continue her legacy of giving back!
Volunteer Service Projects (VSP)
Volunteer Service Projects (VSP)
In 2005 the Board of the International Association of Special Education approved the establishment of the IASE Volunteer Service Committee. This committee focuses on supporting the Volunteer Service
Projects (VSPs) at sites around the world.
These projects provide further assistance in the area of special education service to agencies, schools, and organizations by sharing professional expertise, materials,
and tools for educators and students in developing countries. The volunteers who provide this nondenominational altruistic service are IASE members. All staff and volunteers receive no monetary remuneration.
The IASE GIVING Funds are used specifically to support our Volunteer Service Project sites. This allows each site to operate and transform over time into a change agent within their respective country.
Check this off your 2024 list! Begin the year by making differences around the globe and donate today! Your generous support is most welcome. Check out our VSP sites today.
Thanks to the generous donations from our members, 12 teachers were able to attend the conference in Vietnam. Dr. Renata Ticha (IASE President ) congratulates all attendees during 17th Biennial Conference in HCMC, Vietnam , 2022.
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IASE is an international organization working with people in more than 50 countries to create lasting solutions. IASE is a non-profit, tax-exempt association under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. Our IASE Federal ID# is 43-1974089.
Through the generosity of our IASE members we were able to sponsor 25 Tanzanian Teachers
(registration fees) to attend our past 16th Biennial conference in Magamba, Tanzania, 2019. Thanks for making this happen!
Latest Video about Jackie and Dien Ban Day Centre
IASE Outcomes
- We now have 12 VSP sites in six developing countries;
- We have several VSP sites that are now sustaining themselves;
- We have collected data on the success of our VSP sites;
- We are in the process of writing and publishing a book on these VSP projects;
- Several of our sites have publications on research and best practice;
- Support for workshops between volunteers and youth;
- Support for workshops at VSP sites with local educators;
- Creation of a short documentary on the social impact of these projects;
- Biennial Conferences showcasing best practices and research around the world;
- Produce an annual refereed Journal;
- Publish quarterly newsletters;
- Provide opportunities for IASE members to network, collaborate, publish, and interact internationally.
- Provide information on our rich history, research and so much more!
More than one billion people around the world, of whom nearly 93 million are children, live with some form of disability. Persons with disabilities experience inequalities in their daily lives, and have fewer opportunities to access a quality education which takes place in an inclusive environment.
In 1989, the non-profit International Association of Special Education (IASE) was founded with the vision to improve the quality of life and service delivery for all individuals with special needs. IASE gives individuals an opportunity for collaboration across borders by learning from each other. With the help of local and invited experts, participants search for effective strategies to learn how to organize relevant leadership training in their home countries.
"Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development " (Sustainable Development Goal 4). So as we approach another year let us continue to hear about your stories and how IASE has impacted you!
Joining IASE is a life-time investment.
International Association of Special Education
International Association of Special Education
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